re: US Army Black Hawk helicopter hit by snowmobile, rider sues government for $9.5 million

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The government has attempted to pin blame on Smith, saying he was driving at 65 mph after drinking two beers and taking prescription medication. It has also argued that it can't be sued under the Federal Tort Claims Act and that the crew was unaware it was landing in an area used by snowmobilers.

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Sort of reminds me of the movie Flight.

Denzel's character, the pilot, was a drunk drug abuser. He was under the influence when something beyond anyone's control, happened to the plane. He was able to land it in away not many pilots would have been able to do which saved the lives of most people on board.

But because his blood tested positive for alcohol that changed it from being considered an act of god to the pilot was drunk.. There was a little more to it than that, but either the helicopter had a right to be parked there without informing people or it didn't. If it didn't its should be on the US Army, if it did then ole Jeff Smith shouldn't have much of a case.